Fyer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hey guys Im an intl student from the UK and am just about to do my tax return. Can you advise whether I can make any claims on the fees that I have paid this year (totalling over $15,000) or related expenses that are tax deductible? Any advice would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 So you want the Australian tax payer to subsidise your study fees? :-) No such deductions that I know of. Would be nice though! Only study related to your work post qualification, and if you are in the workforce , such that it may advance your career prospects with your employer, is tax deductible as far as I know. If you are in any type of employment then there may be some small deductions allowed if it is for things directly related to your employment. (Uniform laundry, perhaps using home internet for work email etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey guys Im an intl student from the UK and am just about to do my tax return. Can you advise whether I can make any claims on the fees that I have paid this year (totalling over $15,000) or related expenses that are tax deductible? Any advice would be great. Of course it is not, the idea is to make money out of international students - not give them tax breaks funded (primarily) by citizens.. And a side point, but once in the workforce, I am pretty sure it is only training that is necessary for your role that is tax deductible, not training to advance your prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 See https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-and-deductions/deductions-you-can-claim/self-education-expenses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyer Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Of course it is not, the idea is to make money out of international students - not give them tax breaks funded (primarily) by citizens.. And a side point, but once in the workforce, I am pretty sure it is only training that is necessary for your role that is tax deductible, not training to advance your prospects. Thanks for your reply guys. This is my situation. I am an international student however I work at the uni I study; both my work and study are related. Furthermore, this degree will advance my position at work and I have worked here 6 months before I studied here. Where does that put me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks for your reply guys. This is my situation. I am an international student however I work at the uni I study; both my work and study are related. Furthermore, this degree will advance my position at work and I have worked here 6 months before I studied here. Where does that put me? It wont advance your position at work as you are mainly regarded as a student, so the tax breaks available for people to claim for fees is not available - you will most likely be returning after your studies - 99% of students have to. So, it is not going to be advancing your career in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyer Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 It wont advance your position at work as you are mainly regarded as a student, so the tax breaks available for people to claim for fees is not available - you will most likely be returning after your studies - 99% of students have to. So, it is not going to be advancing your career in Australia Thanks for your reply. I see what you mean but it dies advance my career; in the contract and eyes of my employer. Even if I attach my contract which states this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks for your reply. I see what you mean but it dies advance my career; in the contract and eyes of my employer. Even if I attach my contract which states this? International students cannot claim tax relief on their study fees. That really is the beginning and end of it, most people would be studying to advance themselves in one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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